The “majestic” José Antonio Anzoátegui is in his final stage of recovery / Photo: Courtesy
Anzoátegui FC advanced to its first final of the Futve 2 League (under this name) and will fight for the spot for promotion to the first division of national football with Yaracuyanos FC.
The decisive instance already has defined schedules and, as reported by the league through social networks, the first leg will be played at the Florentino Oropeza stadium in San Felipe next Saturday, November 23 at 3:30 pm.
The return match, where the team that will rise to the gold category of Venezuelan soccer will be known, will take place on November 30 – starting at 7:00 pm – at the renovated José Antonio Anzoátegui Olympic stadium in the Barcelona axis -Puerto La Cruz.
hard road
Anzoátegui FC has had a tough road to reach this stage for the first time under this name. It is worth remembering that when the team was called Academia Anzoátegui FC it played the final of the 2022 season, where it lost to Angostura FC.
In the 2024 campaign, those led by Alexis Jordán went from less to more and managed to climb positions in the Central-Eastern Group. In the second semester they fell into a slump in which victories were few and Atlético La Cruz took advantage of this to come back and equal them on points and stay in fourth place, the last place that gave classification.
However, due to administrative issues, the ticket to the quarterfinals was awarded to Anzoátegui, who finished fifth with the worst goal differential.
Already in the stage of the best eight, Anzoátegui left Marítimo de La Guaira on the road, which started as a favorite after finishing leader of the Central-Oriental Group in the regular round.
In the semifinals, the Anzoatiguenses beat Trujillanos FC, in a match that was decided on penalties. In the first leg the Orientals won 2-0 and in the second leg they fell 3-1, forcing a 12-point final where they ended up winning.
Now the next obstacle on the way to the first division is Yaracuyanos FC, which left the other Anzoatiguense team, Dynamo Puerto FC, out of the race.
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What are Anzoátegui FC’s strengths and weaknesses heading into the final match against Yaracuyanos FC?
## Final Countdown: Anzoátegui Gears Up for Promotion
**Interviewer:** We’re joined today by Alex Reed, a football expert, to discuss the exciting news surrounding Anzoátegui FC’s recent success.
Welcome to the show!
**Alex Reed:** Thanks for having me.
**Interviewer:** Anzoátegui has just clinched a spot in the final of the Futve 2 League. What can you tell us about their journey so far?
**Alex Reed:** This is a truly remarkable story. Anzoátegui has been a force to be reckoned with throughout the season. They clawed their way through a tough Semifinal against Trujillanos FC, ultimately winning on penalties. [1]
**Interviewer:** The final is set against Yaracuyanos FC. What are Anzoátegui’s chances?
**Alex Reed:** It’s going to be a tight contest! Both teams are evenly matched and hungry for promotion to the top division. This final promises to be a thrilling spectacle for fans. We know the first leg is in San Felipe on November 23rd, which will be a tough away game for Anzoátegui.
**Interviewer:** What are you most looking forward to in this final showdown?
**Alex Reed:** The passion and intensity are what truly excite me. Both teams have come so far, and this final will be the culmination of their hard work and dedication.
I’m also eager to see how Anzoátegui’s players perform under pressure. They’ve exceeded expectations so far, and I’m sure they’ll give everything they’ve got to achieve their dream of reaching the first division.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your insights!
**Alex Reed:** It was my pleasure.
